Honor American's Veterans by providing exceptional care that improves their health and well-being.

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 785050 (Please include on all documents)

Be a member of our team providing compassionate health care to Veterans. We are an employer of choice and a center of excellence in patient care, education, and research. We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you. Go to http://www.va.gov for more information.

Our Medical Center is located in Providence, RI with outpatient clinics located in Middletown, RI, Hyannis and New Bedford, MA. We provide high quality comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care to Veterans residing in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Rhode Island, also known as the ocean state, offers a range of lifestyles to those seeking the advantages of an exciting city or a relaxing country setting.

Special Employment Consideration:
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.

This Medical Technologist is located in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service and is not a bargaining unit position.

**Your salary and grade will be determined by the Professional Standards Board (PSB). The PSB is a peer review process. The PSB will review your individual qualifications, education, professional training/internship(s) and professional experience to determine the most appropriate salary and grade based on your individual accomplishments.**

This is a permanent full-time position. The work schedule is: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with rotating Holidays and weekends.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a certification as a Medical Technologist/CLS

Must be a Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 1 permanent employee.

Designated and random drug testing may be required

Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized

DUTIES:
Assists with the development and maintenance of computer programs/files/systems.

Assists in testing new software enhancements and data validation procedures prior to implementation and integration into the facility.

Serves as designated back-up liaison within the medical center and within the VISN for LIM/QM.

Carries out quality assurance and management studies to improve service provided by the laboratory.

Approximately 50% of time is spent performing the duties of a generalist medical technologist.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
(from VHA Qualification Standards)

Basic Requirements:Certification:
All candidates must currently possess the appropriate certification as a medical technologist or clinical laboratory scientist given by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry (ASCP-BOR), the National Credentialing Agency (NCA), American Association of Clinical Chemists (AACC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT), or the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB).

Required Experience:GS-10 Requires:
Completion of 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are directly related to the duties of the position to be filled, and must fully meet the KSAs at that level. Experience includes: comprehensive knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of concepts, principles, and methodology of the field to perform advanced techniques; Ability and knowledge to modify or adapt established methods; ability to perform sound independent work.

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.

Physical Requirements:
Applicants must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others.

Reference: VA Qualification Standards (Handbook 5005) is available in the local Human Resources Office.

Additional Requirements/Information

Subject to satisfactory completion of our credentialing process.

Selectee will be presented to a peer review board to determine final grade and salary

Position does not confer competitive status

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.

An incomplete application will receive a rating of IFM (ineligible due to missing forms). Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software or fax transmissions.

BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at

http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/index.asp

OTHER INFORMATION:
Travel and relocation expenses are not authorized.

A selected applicant for this position may be eligible to apply for an award under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

provided the applicant has qualifying loans and subject to the availability of funds.

For further information regarding this program, you may contact the Human Resources Management Service at 401-459-4770.